SIPRI Yearbook 2026 now vindicates what I have been documenting for years: India has moved from a so-called recessed, de-mated posture toward operational nuclear warhead deployment and peacetime mating with launchers. 12 warheads are now assessed as deployed with operational forces. The “reliable minimum deterrent” narrative just took a hit. sipri.org/visualizations/202… #SouthAsia #NuclearDeterrence #SIPRI 1/9

Bravo Pakistan! This is what we should be doing in the West.

As part of the Visiting Research Fellowship at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), Dr Sufian Ullah (Deputy Director MCE) delivered a talk on "Strategic Stability in South Asia after May 2025 Conflict” at SOAS, University of London on 31 March 2025. The session was attended by faculty as well as students of the University of London who engaged in constructive discussion on the subject. @SOAS #Strategy #Stability #International #viral #South #southasia #asia #london #faculty #lecture #discussion

MCE Insights | War in Iran and the nuclear non-proliferation regime: a perspective from Pakistan @sufianullah | @IISS_org As part of his ongoing Visiting Research Fellowship at International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) London, Dr Sufian Ullah’s article titled “War in Iran and the nuclear non-proliferation regime: a perspective from Pakistan” is published by IISS Online Analysis. He argues that the conflict in Iran will have far-reaching consequences, not only hardening Tehran’s position and willingness to negotiate on the nuclear issue in future, but also by undermining the broader credibility of the non-proliferation regime. Read More: iiss.org/online-analysis/onl… #IranWar #NuclearPolitics #NonProliferation #StrategicStability #MiddleEastCrisis #GlobalSecurity #NuclearRisk #PakistanPerspective #Geopolitics #StrategicAnalysis #PolicyMatters #SecurityStudies #IISS #EmergingThreats #InternationalSecuri

I am delighted that Lieutenant Commander Dr Sufian Ullah from #Pakistan Naval War College in Lahore has begun work as @IISS_org Visiting Fellow for South Asia (Strategic Affairs) Colleagues and I look fw to working with him during his stay at our London HQs @sufianullah, welcome!

MCE Insights | Why Does Crisis Stability Remain a Wild Goose Chase in South Asia? Dr. Sufian Ullah & Ms. Safia Mansoor | The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs Since South Asia’s overt #nuclearization, the region has avoided #fullscalewar but continues to face recurring crises. #Crisisstability remains elusive due to doctrinal gaps, rising counterforce tendencies, rapid technological militarization, weak crisis-management mechanisms, and an expanding arms race. The article concludes that enduring stability requires sustained strategic dialogue, acknowledgment of mutual vulnerabilities, and a shared framework for strategic stability. Read More: fletcherforum.org/home/12/9/… #SouthAsiaSecurity #CrisisStability #NuclearDeterrence #StrategicStudies #RegionalStability #StrategicDialogue #SecurityPolicy

1/3 As expected, the annual Russian strategic nuclear forces exercise came today and was a rather modest affair. The Northern Fleet Delta IV-class SSBN Bryansk, which finished a lengthy overhaul not too long ago, fired a SS-N-23 from the Barents Sea.

CASS welcomed the distinguished delegation from the Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCE) @mcepakistan & Pakistan Navy War College (PNWC) Lahore. @pnwarcollege The delegation was briefed on CASS’ key research areas. Insightful exchanges took place on areas of mutual collaboration.

پاکستان نیوی وار کالج لاہور میں بحرِ ہند کانفرنس کا انعقاد، پاکستان کا مؤقف اجاگر پاکستان نیوی وار کالج لاہور میں "بحرِ ہند میں اسٹریٹیجک صف بندی" کانفرنس کا انعقاد کانفرنس کا انعقاد میری ٹائم سینٹر آف ایکسیلینس کے زیرِ اہتمام کیا گیا کانفرنس میں دفاعی ماہرین، سفارت کاروں، اسکالرز اور طلباء کی بڑی تعداد کی شرکت کانفرنس میں قومی سلامتی اور خطے کے امن جیسے اہم موضوعات زیر بحث آئے

Pleasure to address Senior Officers at Pakistan Navy War College on Role of China & Pakistan-China Relations in a Changing Global Scenario: Rise of Asian Century & increasingly pivotal role of Sea Power, as envisioned a century ago by Admiral Mahan! Impressive professionalism & calibre of participants!

Just witnessed this smoke in the outskirts of Lahore on the Ring Road. Individuals responsible for this fire causing air pollution and smog must be held accountable. Timely measures are necessary before winter starts. #MaryamNawaz #EPDLahore #PunjabPolice

Gen Kidwai issued a clear warning: any attempt to weaponize the Indus Waters will be treated as a red line: This is no longer the Pakistan of 1999 or 2019. This is a technologically ready, militarily calibrated, and strategically unyielding state. youtu.be/wfhaoBNLfbg?feature……

From 2020: @sufianullah writes, "With the growing perception in Pakistan that India’s commitment to mutual vulnerability is weakening, the future of deterrence and strategic stability in South Asia remains elusive." southasianvoices.org/strateg…

Learn the role of “Nuclear & Space Technologies in Global Socio-Economic Development” at CISS webinar on “Sustainable Development Through Nuclear and Space Technologies in Pakistan”, on 19th May, 2021 at 1300 hours or 01:00 pm. Registration Link: bit.ly/3bmJjdz

Mr @sufianullah, Research Fellow, @CISS_Islamabad, wrote on "Analysing #India’s Naval Development Strategy" for IPRI Journal. #Asia-#Pacific #MaritimeSecurity #MaritimeDiplomacy #Warfare ipripak.org/winter-2019-volu…

Mr @sufianullah, Research Fellow, @CISS_Islamabad, wrote on “Analysing India’s Naval Development Strategy,” for IPRI Journal. #NavalModernisation #MaritimeSecurity #MaritimeDiplomacy #warfare ipripak.org/winter-2019-volu…

Tune in for a webinar on Pakistan - US Relations Under Biden Administration.

SAV looks back at its most 2020 reads featuring content by @sufianullah @iamsaniya_close @raji143 @Saima_Sial @udayan993 @darshanabaruah @mutuneer @strategichobbit @Riaz1Khokhar @hamnatariq97 @AsmaKhalid_11 @rushali_saha @FarhanHSiddiqi southasianvoices.org/looking…

One of 2020's most popular reads, @sufianullah reviews Keir Lieber and Darryl G. Press "The New Era of Counterforce," and discusses its implications for South Asia. southasianvoices.org/sav-rev…

#G8 #News Russian Navy will participate in AMAN-21 Ex in Feb 21. Russian Navy will participate in joint Ex alongside NATO members for first time in 10 years. Last time it operated together with NATO ships was in 2011 off coast of Spain @PakistanNavy themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/1…